In this week's podcast episode, I talk to defence partner Fiona about meeting her now-husband, moving interstate together and 12 moves in 15 years.
Fiona and I also talk about;
- Moving in together and their first posting to Toowoomba
- Getting engaged after living together for 3 months
- The reality of defence life setting in during their second posting in Wagga
- Finding meaningful employment and the varied experience gained
- Feeling unable to progress professionally due to frequent moves
- The ups and downs of moving 12 times in 15 years
- The signs that led Fiona down the home school path despite hesitation
- Why defence life compliments home schooling and works for them
- How home schooling allows their family to get the most out of a location
- Career goals with kids, home schooling and the balance
- The emotional and mental toll so many moves took on Fiona
- Feeling isolated and alone and deciding to ask for help
- The help Fiona accessed and focusing on her needs
- Recognising her value and acknowledging her sacrifices
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